Juventus Reportedly Keen on Khephren Thuram-Ulien Transfer

Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Monaco midfielder Khephren Thuram-Ulien, the son of former Bianconeri and France defender Lilian Thuram.

According to Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia), the Italian champions have "decided to look more closely" at the youngster after his impressive recent development. 

It's added the interest in the 16-year-old is "high" and that Juventus are hopeful "something could happen in the coming months" regarding a possible transfer.

Thuram-Ulien's father is held in high esteem by Juventus supporters, having represented the team with distinction between 2001 and 2006. He was rated as one of the finest defenders in the world at his peak and also enjoyed spells with Monaco, Parma and Barcelona.

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At Juve, Thuram won Serie A twice, while he also excelled on the international stage, helping France to FIFA World Cup glory in 1998 and the UEFA European Championship in 2000.

It's suggested in the report that Thuram-Ulien is a combative midfielder who has already drawn some comparisons with his father's former France team-mate Patrick Vieira. As noted by TransferMarkt, the teenager has played 12 times for his country at under-16 level, netting one goal.